Finding the Third Proportional to 15,817,880 and 24,651,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,817,880 and 24,651,612 is: 38,418,673.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,817,880 : 24,651,612 = 24,651,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,817,880/24,651,612 = 24,651,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,817,880x = 24,651,612 × 24,651,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,817,880x = 607,701,974,198,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 607,701,974,198,544/15,817,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,418,673.94
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